02-11-03, 21:50 GMT+10#1
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The most advanced Holden Commodore ever:
In Holden Commodore, you have a choice of the most advanced cars made in Australia. And not purely advanced. They are also the most technically sophisticated, and arguably the most stylish, best performers ever to come from an Australian car maker. In such qualities as interior equipment and comfort, ride and handling, driver convenience, high performance, Commodore easily achieves the status of world class among comparably priced overseas cars. If you judge a car by the sheer efficiency of it�s total design and overall performance, logically you must place Commodore at the top of your shortlist of favoured famil size cars.
3 World class engines to choose from. Powertech 6Ei:
Standard equipment in all Commodore models is the remarkable Powertech 6 engine, which embodies the latest in engine technology. It features 6 cylinders in-line with an alloy crossflow cylinder head employing an overhead camshaft, mulit-point fuel injection and electronic ignition. An advanced ECCS (Electronic Combustion Control System) computer monitors and controls fuel injection and ignition timing and helps to produce the engine�s amazing fuel economy. For example, the 5-speed manual Commodore delivers 7.41/100km (38mpg) on the highway. This is 15% better than the previous standard engine. But economy is only half the story. Commodore comes out of the blocks and hits 100kmh in 9 seconds flat.
The most sophisticated Holden Commodore ever:
In Holden Commodore SL models you�ll find a variable ratio rack and pinion steering system. The system gives very precise response in the �on-centre� area. But for parking, the ratio increases towards full lock to minimize effort. Ride smoothness is dramatically better over all surfaces with Holden Commodore�s progressive rate front springs and recalibrated front and rear stabilizer bars. From it�s AM/FM stereo radio cassette palyer and woven cloth fabric seat trim to a height adjustable, reclining bucket seat for the driver, an electric push � button boot release and tinted side and rear windows, Holden Commodore sets high standards in comfort. Holden Commodore Executive includes all the features of the Holden Commodoer SL plus T-bar 4-speed automatic transmission, and the latest variable ratio rack and pinion power steering. Holden Commodore Berlina goes further with a micro-processor controlled AM/FM stereo radio/cassette sound system, comprehensive instruments, and much more.
The most complete Holden Commodore ever:
Good thinking on the outside of Holden Commodore�s advanced design is reflected by good thinking on the inside. GMH engineers have added further refinements to the already high quality of space inside Holden Commodore. There�s even more space for the driver and front seat passenger, thanks to a smaller transmission tunnel that accompanies the latest powertrains. Centre consoles have additional storage space and hold up to seven cassette tapes for the stereo sound system. Ahead of the driver is a redesigned instrument binnacle with switches clustered in efficient �common-function� groups. Improvements in the levels of quietness have been fundamental in each generation of Holden Commodore. A unique new Australian computerized �acoustic intensity� programme was undertaken to evaluate not only the level but also the source of sound. The result is an incredibly quiet interior. Whichever Holden Commodore you choose you�ll find it has a new quality of quietness and smoothness unlike any Commodore you�ve ever driven.
The most stylish Holden Commodore ever:
It�s a car that stands out from the crowd. The front is redesigned to create super-efficient engine cooling. Plus maximum protection from parking nudges with a high-impact polycarbonate front bumper. Restyled side protection mouldings and wheel covers, integrated spoiler-type boot lid for improved aerodynamics and bright signal/brake lamps clearly mark the car on the road. Aerodynamics, as you can see, play an important part in Holden Commodore�s styling. A conventional car can expend too much of it�s engine�s energy to overcome wind resistance. But Holden Commodore uses only 10 % of it�s engine power at 100km/h to slice through the wind. This means new economy for Holden Commodore, plus new reserves of power for passing. The Holden Commodore has been refined down to the smallest detail, such as a flush-fitting bonded windshield, and twin globe homofocal headlamps to provide more even light distribution on the road ahead. If you judge a car by the sheer efficiency of it�s total design, the Holden Commodore is, more than ever, a World Class Car.
The most advanced Holden wagons ever:
Here are wagons that share the impressive new ride and handling characteristics of their sedan counterparts, even when fuly laden. The Holden Commodore SL, Executive and Berlina wagons are powered by the same Powertech 6 Ei engine as the Holden Commodore Sedans, so there�s abundant power for your load and your towing requirements. For really special needs, you can opt for the Turbo six or V8 engines. inside the Holden Commodore.
Powertech 6Ei Turbo:
This is not simply the Powertech engine with a turbo bolted on, but a totally integrated turbo version of Powertech, installed in cars with high-performance modifications including a bigger clutch, different gear ratios, a stronger gearbox and disc brakes all round, including larger, ventilated front discs. And a special suspension, to tune the handling to Turbo engine performance. Holden Commodore Turbo performance is absolutely electrifying. It�s zero to 100km/h acceleration (8 secs flat with manual or automatic transmission) humbles most luxury cars you can name. like Mercedes 300E, Jaguar V12, BMW 735i, Nissan 300ZX Turbo, Toyota Supra and eclipses by far any popular saloon car made in Australia.
5.0 litre V8:
The great Australian V8 by Holden � the only Australian passenger car V8 � has been re-engineered for Unleaded Petrol. For Australians who like an engine with �grunt�, the Holden V8 is now offered in 5 litre form as an extra-cost option with Holden Trimatic (3-speed) automatic transmission. Designed in Australia and refined through years of GMH proving ground testing, the V8 with it�s massive torque of 323 Nm is the best engine around for towing trailers, boats, horsefloats and caravans. And with it�s rapid response to the accelerator pedal, it�s far from being just a workhorse.
3 quiet, durable transmissions to choose from:
To extract maximum performance from Commodore with maximum driver satisfaction, three quiet, quick-shifting transmission are available. Standard transmission with 6-cylinder engines is now a 5-speed manual (optional on Berlina). It sports a high first gear ratio for snap performance from rest. Fifth gear has an overdrive ratio, which means lower revs, longer engine life and better fuel economy. An option with 6-cylinder engines is a 4-speed automatic transmission featuring a micro-computer control module, programmed to select precisely the right gear for the moment. Top gear is a fuel-saving overdrive. This is standard on Holden Executive and Berlina. The auto transmission available with the standard Powertech 6 engine goes one step further. It also embodies a torque converter clutch which �locks-up� the drive when cruising, and feeds the engine power directly to the gears. The result is a further significant improvement in fuel economy. Holden V8 comes with the Holden 3-speed automatic transmission, proven by years of faithful service all over Australia.
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